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Bob Maynard, Energy Outfitters wrote:
> 
> We have legislation pending in Oregon that will create a legal status
> for Renewable Energy Contractors and  a Renewable Energy Technician's
> license if the bill passes.  How does a specialty license hurt our
> industry? Should we be electricians?  Whats going on in other states?
> 
Greetings Bob,

Wisconsin is really loose.  Most areas of the State that I work in do
not have inspections and Licensed Electricians are not a requirement. 
In some municipalities within the state, you have to be licensed OR have
a licensed electrician sign off on the job.  I have never had a job
inspected, though some of my grid-tied installs have been
inspected/approved by the utility.  I don't know that lack of
inspections/license is a good thing.  On the otherhand, I can see some
real problems with mandating that all RE installers be card carrying
electricians.  I sorta like the speciality license idea, depending on
what it actually is.  How would it work?  Kurt Nelson

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